Senior Manager, M&A Integration at Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

255000.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

M&A Integration, Cross-Functional Leadership, Risk Management, Change Management, Financial Acumen, Communication Skills, Adaptability, Execution Management, Performance Tracking, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Improvement

Industry

Computer and Network Security

Description

Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are. Who We Are We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Description Your Career The Senior Manager will act as a central leader in the Integration Management Office (IMO), responsible for the entire post-acquisition lifecycle, with a focus on maximizing deal value and minimizing business disruption. This is an in office role 3 days/week in our HQ, Santa Clara CA Your Impact Lead Cross-Functional Integration: Serve as the primary driver and coordinator for cross-functional integration activities across core business units, including Sales, Engineering, Product, HR, Legal, and Go-to-Market (GTM), in addition to Finance. Integration Process Refinement: Support the ongoing development, standardization, and implementation of the comprehensive M&A integration playbook and best practices for the IMO. Execution Management: Drive integration workstreams and manage execution against the overall deal timeline, proactively identifying dependencies and connecting functional leads across the organization. Risk & Issue Mitigation: Proactively identify, analyze, and manage potential integration issues and risk areas, providing clear, concise escalation paths and mitigation strategies to senior leadership. Performance Tracking & Reporting: Track key integration metrics (KPIs) and post-acquisition performance, preparing regular, data-driven reports for presentation to the Corporate Development team and Executive Leadership. Change Management: Coordinate and execute change management activities across the acquired company and Palo Alto Networks functions to ensure successful adoption of new processes, systems, and organizational structures. Qualifications Your Experience 6-10 years of related professional experience with strong career progression, including direct experience managing or supporting full-cycle M&A integration activities at a public, high-growth technology company or a top-tier consulting firm. Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent advanced experience is preferred. Cross-Functional Acumen: Proven capability to quickly grasp the big picture of a new business model while understanding the execution details across diverse functions (e.g., product roadmaps, sales cycles, HR policies). Financial Acumen: Understanding financial modeling, with background in software, SaaS, appliance, and/or other technology industry business models. Able to understand and translate financial models into operational plans. Systems Proficiency (Plus): Experience with enterprise financial and business intelligence systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Tableau, or other BI tools) is a plus. Leadership & Communication: Exceptional team player with highly effective written and verbal communication skills and high Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Must be comfortable working proactively and independently to build and drive action plans. Adaptability: Possess intellectual curiosity and the willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational demands inherent in a high-volume M&A environment. Additional Information The Team We work hand in hand with organizations around the world as they move to a more secure environment. As part of the Business Development team, you find and create opportunity, forming relationships with organizations seeking a trusted partner. You are empowered with unmatched systems and tools, including constantly updated research and sales libraries and a team built on joint success. You won’t find someone at Palo Alto Networks who isn’t committed to your success — everyone pitches in to assist when it comes to solutions selling, learning, and development. Compensation Disclosure The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $158000 - $255000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. Our Commitment We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected]. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will lead cross-functional integration activities post-acquisition, ensuring deal value maximization and minimal business disruption. This role involves managing integration workstreams, tracking performance metrics, and coordinating change management efforts.